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Nelson Dixon

Nelson Dixon



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nelson DixonNelson Dixon was born in in Maryland, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Mother Unknown Dixon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Dixon, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849 in Maryland, USA; died on 19 May 1921 in 638 Briggs Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Dixon, IWilliam Dixon, I Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nelson1) was born in 1849 in Maryland, USA; died on 19 May 1921 in 638 Briggs Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    William married Catharine Watkins in 1869. Catharine (daughter of Hiram Watkins and Francis Watkins) was born in May 1852 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Anna Mary Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 4. Edward Hiram Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1886 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Jul 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 5. James Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1888 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Aug 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 6. Charles D Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Dec 1954 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 7. William H. Dixon, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Dec 1891 in 111 Tanner's Alley, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 8. Francis E. Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 9. Carrie J. Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 May 1935 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Catharine Dixon. Catharine (daughter of John Mathews and May Mathews) was born on 22 May 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Nov 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Anna Mary DixonAnna Mary Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Nelson1) was born in Nov 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 4.  Edward Hiram DixonEdward Hiram Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Nelson1) was born on 3 Jul 1886 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Jul 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Edward married Maud Mearl Benedict on 4 Dec 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Maud (daughter of Peter Benedict and Jennie Carter) was born about 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Nov 1917 in Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 5.  James DixonJames Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Nelson1) was born on 3 Oct 1888 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Aug 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 6.  Charles D DixonCharles D Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Nelson1) was born on 5 Jun 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Dec 1954 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 7.  William H. Dixon, IIWilliam H. Dixon, II Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Nelson1) was born about 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Dec 1891 in 111 Tanner's Alley, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 8.  Francis E. DixonFrancis E. Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Nelson1) was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 9.  Carrie J. DixonCarrie J. Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Nelson1) was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 May 1935 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Carrie married Leroy Thomas on 9 Sep 1903 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Leroy (son of Charles Thomas and Annie Thomas) was born about 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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